Landfill General Laborer - Site Cleanup & Traffic Control

athensservices; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Vacation & Sick Time

Career development

Recognition programs

Professional development

Great work environment

Job summary

Athens Services in Redlands, CA is hiring a General Laborer to maintain landfill/transfer station property and support entrance road safety. You will perform manual cleaning, install drainage structures, direct traffic, and enforce safety policies while communicating with customers and equipment operators.

This role requires at least 1 year of general labor or construction experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work in various conditions.

Qualifications

• 1-year experience working as a general laborer and/or construction environment.
• High School Diploma / GED
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to construction operations.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public.
• Ability to understand and communicate in writing and verbally and follow instructions.
• Ability to observe proper safety precautions.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Valid C Class Driver License.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain landfill/transfer station property and drainage channels clean from debris by manually picking paper, plastic bags, and removing weeds etc.
• Working in Wind/Hot/Cold environments, working around heavy equipment, working among refuse and exposed to dusty conditions.
• Frequent use of hand tools (Sledgehammer, shovel, hooks, drills etc.) and chains
• Installing drainage structures.
• Extended periods of standing and working closely with customers and equipment operators.
• Placing tarps on top of trash and placing tires on top of tarp.
• Move or construct wind fences, make repairs as needed.
• Pick up commodities from tipping area as safety permits.
• Control and direct incoming traffic and direct vehicles to appropriate working area by using appropriate hand signals.
• Cleaning tracks on equipment as needed.
• Enforce traffic regulations. Communicate with customers the traffic regulations and report to the Supervisor any violations.
• Ensure proper safety procedures and policies are followed by employees, customers, drivers etc. Attend weekly safety meetings and daily tailgate meetings. Report all violations to Management.
• Required to wear mandatory assigned and approved PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including but not limited to hardhat, safety glasses, assigned Hi-Vis uniforms, gloves, steel toe boots, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

1-year experience

Communication

Safety awareness

Overtime readiness

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Athens Services in Redlands, CA is hiring a General Laborer to maintain landfill/transfer station property and support entrance road safety. You will perform manual cleaning, install drainage structures, direct traffic, and enforce safety policies while communicating with customers and equipment operators.

This role requires at least 1 year of general labor or construction experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work in various conditions.